Weight gain

[tapslp 0]

I am 2 year post sleeve surgery. Had lost 125 with about 50 more to go. I have an autoimmune disorder so for last 3 months I have been on prednisone and have been eating everything. I have gained 18 pds. I am so upset. Why can't I stop eating... Ugh

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[KristenLe 5,979]

How much longer are you on the prednisone? That's such a difficult side effect.

[tapslp 0]

I was on 40 mg for past 3 months now starting to come down. So now on about 20 mg a day. Dr said I probably won't be able to under 10 mg

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[2goldengirl 2,076]

Unfortunately, increased appetite is a known effect of Prednisone. I'm sorry!

[tapslp 0]

Yes thanks. I think I just have to fight harder to take control over this. I have been through to much to gain all that weight back.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@tapslp It's been quite awhile since I've had prednisone but maybe if you have healthy alternatives to eat when the starving feeling comes - you'll not gain or gain less weight. Eat some cucumbers & hummus instead of chips, have a SF popsicle instead of ice cream. I wish you luck! Autoimmune disease sucks!